Program Overview

Sámi and Indigenous Health

The course provides a broad introduction to Sámi and Indigenous health, with a focus on both the regional situation in Sápmi and Indigenous health globally. The course is suited for anyone with an interest in Sámi and Indigenous peoples' health. It is particularly suitable for those who work within health and healthcare systems, with public health, or in other related areas.

About the Course

The course is constructed around thematic blocks. These include Sámi and Indigenous peoples' perspectives on identity, health rights, health, and health models; Sámi and Indigenous peoples' health situation today; methods and ethics in Sámi and Indigenous health research; health and healthcare systems for Sámi and Indigenous peoples; and personal treatment and power relations in healthcare encounters. Within each block, key concepts are introduced, related to empirical data, and discussed.

To conclude the course, students apply their knowledge through the development of a proposal for change with the potential to improve the health of Sámi or Indigenous peoples, within the students' own area of interest or activity.

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: 25%
• Study location: Varied
• Type of studies: Distance with meetings
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-30422

Outline for Distance Course

The course is taught as online distance education. The study pace is 25%. Teaching methods are adapted to enable course participation alongside employment in health and healthcare.

The teaching consists of online lectures, pre-recorded lectures, literature studies, individual writing assignments, and online group seminars. The course is taught in English. Individual course participation in Swedish may be possible to some extent.

Since the teaching takes place online, participation in the course requires access to a computer with a camera, headset with a microphone, and an internet connection.

Submission of written assignments and attendance and active participation in online group seminars is mandatory.

Eligibility and Selection

• Eligibility: 90 ECTS in Public Health, Health and Healthcare, Sámi or Indigenous Studies, or other discipline within social or behavioral sciences, or equivalent foreign higher education. English proficiency equivalent to English 6/level 2 from Swedish upper-secondary education.
• Selection: Academic credits

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first installment: SEK 20,013
• Total fee: SEK 20,013

Department and Research Area

The course is given by the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health.

Course Schedule

• Starts: 19 January 2026
• Ends: 7 June 2026
• Mandatory meetings: 6
• Other meetings: None
• Study pace: 25%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Varied
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-30422

Additional Information

The course provides a comprehensive overview of Sámi and Indigenous health, focusing on regional and global perspectives. It is designed for individuals interested in Sámi and Indigenous peoples' health, particularly those working in health and healthcare systems. The course covers various thematic blocks, including health rights, research methods, and healthcare systems, and concludes with a proposal for change to improve Sámi or Indigenous health. The course is taught online with a 25% study pace, requiring access to a computer and internet connection. Eligibility criteria include 90 ECTS in relevant fields and English proficiency. The application fee is SEK 900, and the tuition fee for the first installment is SEK 20,013. The course is offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health.